A Reptilian Approach to Change

Transformation Lessons From our Slithering Friends.

When a snake sheds its skin, it does so in one continuous piece. It starts by brushing against something hard to cause a rip in the skin.  Then it slowly works on the rip until it sheds the skin completely.

During this process the snake moves about its world with raw, new skin at the top and then dragging the old skin behind until the transformation is complete.  It does this several times a year.

When we experience change, we usually are bumping up against something we resist. It can be raw and uncomfortable.  We’re not quite in our “new skin” yet and are still dragging parts of the past behind us that no longer serve us.

This is just another cycle of life. The snake doesn’t resist the change, it just works with it until it’s complete.

How different would our lives be if we took a similar approach?

Marty Stanley helps organizations change by facilitating visioning and strategic planning sessions that really stick. Contact Marty at 816-822-4047  or www.alteringoutcomes.com to see how she can help your organization succeed in the 21^st century.

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